Dark Therapy for Bipolar Disorder - How and Why it Works

Dr. Tracey Marks discusses dark therapy as a non-medication treatment for mania in bipolar disorder, emphasizing its role in increasing sleep, which is crucial for managing manic episodes. She explains how amber-colored glasses block blue light, which normally suppresses melatonin, thereby signaling the body that it's nighttime and promoting sleep. The protocol involves wearing these glasses from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., with a caution against wearing them for longer than 14 hours to avoid disrupting circadian rhythms. While not a substitute for medication, dark therapy can help regulate sleep and serve as a preventative measure, with inexpensive options available.